* All times are local time for Riga. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted.

December Solstice (Winter Solstice) is on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 12:44 pm in Riga. This day is 11 hours, 9 minutes shorter than on June Solstice. In most locations north of Equator, the shortest day of the year is around this date.